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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.98, 580.04 and 232.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.98, 580.04 and 232.82 is: 348.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.98 : 580.04 = 232.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.98/580.04 = 232.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.98x = 580.04 × 232.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.98x = 135,044.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,044.91/386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.97

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